Pipeclay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
102
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Pipeclay.
The postcode for Pipeclay is 2446 (NSW).
Pipeclay (2446) sits in the Walcha region of NSW.
Pipeclay has roughly 102 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Pipeclay scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Pipeclay's population at 102, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
102
Median age
51
Family households
85%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
102
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Pipeclay.
Local schools for Pipeclay
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Government School Catchment
Long Flat Public School
Huntingdon Public School
Beechwood Public School
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Frequently asked
About Pipeclay.
- What is the Pipeclay postcode?
- Pipeclay is in the 2446 postcode, in NSW, in the Walcha region.
- Where is Pipeclay?
- Pipeclay is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2446, in the Walcha region.
- What is the average rent in Pipeclay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Pipeclay?
- There are 7 schools serving Pipeclay on this page, including Long Flat Public School, Huntingdon Public School, Beechwood Public School.
- How walkable is Pipeclay?
- Pipeclay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Pipeclay?
- Pipeclay is close to Bagnoo, Long Flat, Lower Pappinbarra, Hollisdale, Ellenborough.
- What is the population of Pipeclay?
- The population of Pipeclay is approximately 102 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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